Asbestos - loose fill insulation

Loose-fill
asbestos is raw crushed asbestos, which in the 1960s and 70s was
installed as ceiling insulation in an unknown number of NSW homes. Over
time hazardous airborne fibres can move from the ceiling into living
spaces.

Earlier experience in both NSW and the ACT has demonstrated that
simply removing loose-fill asbestos from a ceiling cavity does not
remove the enduring hazard.

The NSW Government, with input from a range of experts, has
determined that demolition, comprehensive site remediation and disposal
are the best ways to ensure the health and safety of the NSW community.